Bargoed vs Rassau

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Bargoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Rassau Gwent Police

      Bargoed vs Rassau Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Bargoed
      Gwent Police
      372 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Rassau
      Gwent Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bargoed
      B Rassau
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      372
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      840
      347
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓55.7%
      ↓56.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bargoed
      B Rassau
      Violent Crime
      149 ↓56%
      53 ↓60%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↓47%
      35 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓78%
      4 ↓82%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓13%
      9 ↓74%
      Burglary
      3 ↓77%
      4 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓54%
      24 ↓43%
      Drugs
      5 ↓78%
      3 ↓67%
      Public Order
      46 ↓55%
      16 ↓36%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓80%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓40%
      4 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rassau is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bargoed safer than Rassau?

      Bargoed has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 372 crimes in the last 12 months. Rassau has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Rassau scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bargoed vs Rassau?

      Bargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -55.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rassau shows -56.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bargoed and Rassau?

      In Bargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Rassau, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bargoed and Rassau?

      Bargoed recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rassau recorded 35. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bargoed vs Rassau?

      Violent crime in Bargoed totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Rassau. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bargoed and Rassau in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bargoed recorded 840 crimes (now 372, a change of -55.7%). Rassau recorded 347 crimes previously (now 152, -56.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bargoed and Rassau?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bargoed has a resolution rate of 0% and Rassau has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bargoed and Rassau?

      Bargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Rassau is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bargoed and Rassau?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bargoed or Rassau on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bargoed and Rassau. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.